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Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus vs Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro

What ATH-CKS30TW Plus does better (1) and where Liberty 4 Pro wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-CKS30TW Plus
Audio Technica · 2024ATH-CKS30TW Plus
6.3Score
1 advantage≈ $85
vs
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Soundcore · 2024Liberty 4 Pro
8.9Score
8 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls5.8
3.6Battery7.8

Why is ATH-CKS30TW Plus better than Liberty 4 Pro?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 14 Hz2.8×

Why is Liberty 4 Pro better than ATH-CKS30TW Plus?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Total with charging case20 h vs 40 h2×
  3. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  4. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  5. LDACNo · ATH-CKS30TW Plus: Yes
  6. Battery life with ANC6 h vs 7 h+17%
  7. Bluetooth version5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  8. Driver size9 mm vs 10.5 mm+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size9 mm10.5 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz14 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance20 Ω—
Sensitivity110 dB—
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—6
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC6 h7 h
Total with charging case20 h40 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—5 min → 4 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.15.3
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.5 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Colours—Glossy Black, Pearl White, BIue
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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